Grand Ledge School District

220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837-1760
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Grand Ledge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,406 students in Grand Ledge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Grand Ledge School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
5,406 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Ledge School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#151 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
43%
35%
57%
45%
48%
38%
94%
81.8%
(2022-23)
24.2%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
73%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,953 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,647
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,953
$21,839

Best Grand Ledge School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Grand Ledge High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 W South St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Gr: 7-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Eaton County Youth Facility
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
822 Courthouse Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Delta Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
305 S Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Gr: 5-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Gr: K-4 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wacousta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9325 W Herbison Rd
Eagle, MI 48822
(517) 925-5940
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Ledge School District?
Grand Ledge School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,406 students.
What is the rank of Grand Ledge School District?
Grand Ledge School District is ranked #173 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Ledge School District?
73% of Grand Ledge School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Ledge School District?
Grand Ledge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Ledge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,953 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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